August 22, 2026
Santa Barbara, Palm Springs & Beyond: The Best LA Day Trips
LA sits at the center of one of the most day-trip-friendly regions in America.
Santa Barbara: the Riviera of the West
A 90-minute drive up the coast — pure Mediterranean California. Enjoy the Pacific Coast Highway instead of gripping the wheel.
Palm Springs: desert luxury
Two hours east — mid-century architecture, resort pools, and the San Jacinto mountains.
Malibu: the coast at its finest
Less than an hour from the Westside — Zuma Beach and oceanfront restaurants.
Temecula: wine country
An hour and a half south — tasting rooms in a rolling valley, with no one driving home.
Why a chauffeur
The whole day back. Flexibility. Fixed pricing.
Booking
Choose City to City for a route, or Hourly for a flexible day.
The best day trips are the ones where the drive is part of the experience.